cattflight
Well Known Member
I have been investigating avionics and engine instrumentation as I prepare my budget for my 9A build (I know, an airplane build budget is NOT a good idea!
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I have searched the forums extensively, looking at the varied day & night VFR, lite IFR and full-blown IFR panels and it got me wondering what the best "grow to" approach would be if I were to start basic VFR and work up to full IFR....for both budgetary and practical reasons.
For instance, I could start with a conventional six pack and eventually redeploy those instruments as backups to my ultimate EFIS PFD/MFD panel. Or go EFIS right out of the gate and install lower cost digital engine monitoring I would keep forever, and forego the backup instrumentation intially because I would be VFR only.
So I ask all of you who are (or have been) in a similar position...how do I keep the initial panel costs down, avoid too much stranded investment, and trasition to an IFR panel over time? I also welcome any comments about IFR lighting and other accessories beyond just the panel (backup alternators, batteries, etc.).
Thanks!
I have searched the forums extensively, looking at the varied day & night VFR, lite IFR and full-blown IFR panels and it got me wondering what the best "grow to" approach would be if I were to start basic VFR and work up to full IFR....for both budgetary and practical reasons.
For instance, I could start with a conventional six pack and eventually redeploy those instruments as backups to my ultimate EFIS PFD/MFD panel. Or go EFIS right out of the gate and install lower cost digital engine monitoring I would keep forever, and forego the backup instrumentation intially because I would be VFR only.
So I ask all of you who are (or have been) in a similar position...how do I keep the initial panel costs down, avoid too much stranded investment, and trasition to an IFR panel over time? I also welcome any comments about IFR lighting and other accessories beyond just the panel (backup alternators, batteries, etc.).
Thanks!